Londongrad: Iran's Hit Squads

Tortoise

Season 2 of Londongrad: Iran's Hit Squads.Award-winning investigative reporter Paul Caruana Galizia returns to report the story of the foiled assassination attempts on British soil of Iranian nationals. Since January 2022, there has been an attempted assassination or kidnap at least once a month – all ordered by the Iranian government. In this four-part series, Paul will delve into how these attempts unfolded, why they have become so prevalent and who is behind them. Read more

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Episodes

Introducing...Eight years' hard Labour

11/28/2023 4:32 Introducing... Into The Dirt

06/27/2023 3:43 Londongrad: Iran's Hit Squads - episode 4: The State

05/23/2023 35:06 Londongrad: Iran's Hit Squads - episode 3: Department 15

05/16/2023 28:55 Londongrad: Iran's Hit Squads – episode 2: Building 11

05/09/2023 27:24 Show all episodes

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Londongrad: Iran's Hit Squads" Season 2 explores the intricate plots to target Iranian nationals on UK soil, revealing startling links to the Iranian government. Paul Caruana Galizia analyzes why these attempts have surged and the figures pulling the strings. It's not just about Iran - it combines themes of press freedom and Britain's moral quandaries about protection. With new episodes every Tuesday, this series is a must-listen for anyone interested in geopolitics, crime, and the intersections between the two. Londongrad: Iran's Hit Squads is a news podcast by Tortoise Media.

Producer: Tortoise
Host: Paul Caruana Galizia
Country: United Kingdom
Episodes count: 15
Average duration: 30'
Frequency: Weekly